City of Norfolk, VA
Permit Specialist (Development Services Center)
City of Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Overview
The Department of City Planning ensures the highest quality of life for present and future generations by providing excellent planning and enforcement services emphasizing the development of safe, healthy and fun communities where people choose to live, work and play.
Reviews plans for new construction, alterations or additions to residential property and commercial signs according to applicable building codes for compliance, documents errors, and makes recommendations to architects, owners, or engineers. Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
Responsibilities
Advises and answers inquiries, interprets codes, reviews plans, and explains any necessary changes for compliance with City code.
Issues permits by reviewing the scope of work to be performed, reviews applications, processes the permit applications and calculates permit fees.
Performs clerical duties by processing and inputting documentation, filing forms and making copies. Directs and performs reception duties by directing clients to the proper department.
Reviews permit applications and construction packages, calculates permit fees and charges, ensures that fees are applied, and monitors the routing through the appropriate agencies.
Reviews residential building plans to ensure compliance with uniform statewide building codes.
Provides building code information to the public, architects, and engineers.
Issues and processes building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits.
Reviews plans to ensure compliance with state and city code and design standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Two years of experience in the construction field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree in building construction, structural engineering, or a closely related area and three years of experience in building construction; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Valid Driver's License required.
Certification from the State of Virginia for Residential Building Plans Examiner within 18 months of appointment.
Signing Bonus : This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Government Administration
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Reviews plans for new construction, alterations or additions to residential property and commercial signs according to applicable building codes for compliance, documents errors, and makes recommendations to architects, owners, or engineers. Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
Responsibilities
Advises and answers inquiries, interprets codes, reviews plans, and explains any necessary changes for compliance with City code.
Issues permits by reviewing the scope of work to be performed, reviews applications, processes the permit applications and calculates permit fees.
Performs clerical duties by processing and inputting documentation, filing forms and making copies. Directs and performs reception duties by directing clients to the proper department.
Reviews permit applications and construction packages, calculates permit fees and charges, ensures that fees are applied, and monitors the routing through the appropriate agencies.
Reviews residential building plans to ensure compliance with uniform statewide building codes.
Provides building code information to the public, architects, and engineers.
Issues and processes building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits.
Reviews plans to ensure compliance with state and city code and design standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Two years of experience in the construction field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree in building construction, structural engineering, or a closely related area and three years of experience in building construction; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Valid Driver's License required.
Certification from the State of Virginia for Residential Building Plans Examiner within 18 months of appointment.
Signing Bonus : This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Government Administration
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